Comment: Neurontin has hidden treatments for things other than nerve pain. It was average in relieving nerve pain, but the surprising result I had was it relieved anxiety associated with pain, somewhat synonymous with a benzo or a Cymbalta. It also will help you sleep.

Comment:Neurontin has hidden treatments for things other than nerve pain. It was average in relieving nerve pain, but the surprising result I had was it relieved anxiety associated with pain, somewhat synonymous with a benzo or a Cymbalta. It also will help you sleep.Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: Dshencopp, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment: I had painful numbing in my toes from spinal herniations and stenosis. The nerve pain is gone. I've been on this for about 10 yrs and couldn't do without it. Walking was so painful as was laying in bed when it came to the toes affected. The pain and numbness is gone!

Comment:I had painful numbing in my toes from spinal herniations and stenosis. The nerve pain is gone. I've been on this for about 10 yrs and couldn't do without it. Walking was so painful as was laying in bed when it came to the toes affected. The pain and numbness is gone!Hide Full Comment

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Reviewer: Nursediesel, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment: I am a 58 year old Licensed Nurse.
I have degenerative disc and joint issues & post piriformis muscle release sciatic nerve pressure consistently.
I was told five years ago I could never work in my profession again. I can honestly state without my 600mg of Gabapentin in the morning and 1200mg at night I would never get any sleep and would be suicidal over the pain levels. This drug is a G
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Comment: I am a 58 year old Licensed Nurse.
I have degenerative disc and joint issues & post piriformis muscle release sciatic nerve pressure consistently.
I was told five years ago I could never work in my profession again. I can honestly state without my 600mg of Gabapentin in the morning and 1200mg at night I would never get any sleep and would be suicidal over the pain levels. This drug is a Godsend for me as I am allergic to all narcotics. For me, this is it and it keeps me able to participate in my own life most of the time.
It can take a week or so to get comfortable with the dose and how it works for you as an individual. The sleepiness does even out and I find if its taken with food during the day the response of being terribly fatigued is reduced by half.Hide Full Comment

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